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Weather Whys : Facts, Myths, and Oddities

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The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather. Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of useful (and sometimes useless) information. With his expertise as a meteorologist and editor, Paul Yeager takes readers on a journey through the curious world of weather, revealing myths and misconceptions, sharing weird phenomena, and explaining how weather has affected history. Readers will discover a host of fascinating weather facts, including: ?Which city is actually the windiest ?How the temperature affects tire pressure ?Why humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy ?Why a coming storm causes sore joints ?Why watering a garden after it rains is a good idea

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780399535703
  • ISBN-10: 0399535705
  • Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
  • Publish Date: March 2010
  • Dimensions: 8.38 x 5.42 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.42 pounds
  • Page Count: 224
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

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